Australian government to tighten control over national security think tanks, possibly cutting funds.
The Australian government, following a review led by former DFAT head Peter Varghese, plans to increase its control over national security think tanks by requiring them to apply for federal grants every five years. The government will also gain observer status on these think tanks' governing councils. Think tanks like ASPI and AALD are expected to face significant funding cuts, potentially due to their critical views of China. The full review is set to be released later this week.
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